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We have seven posts at or above 100%. Great job everyone, lets continue to push for all the posts to reach 100%. We are percentage points behind posts from the other four districts.

Department of Virginia Distinguished Service Medal Presentation George Lussier,  Past Department Commander and member of Post 28, received the Certificate of Meritorious Service to the American Legion.  The award was read by Past Department Commander Linden Dixon and presented by Department Commander Scott Maddrea. This prestigious recognition has been presented to a select few legionnaires and other distinguished individuals. The award was given at the 16th District Spring Meeting. Dist...

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2025-2026 Awards Manual FINAL REV Jan 2026V.2 We have attached the awards manual for quick access.  Copies of all the awards and reports are in the PDF document link above.

Congratulations posts 2001, 1799, and 114 for making or exceeding 100% membership. We have several posts at 90% or better. Continue the good work and lets get 100% overall.  Should you need assistance with membership, please contact District membership chair Robert Brady (Post 247).  

Sorry I didn't publish the membership report sooner, but I was experiencing problems with the attachments. The 16th District is in 7th place in the Department with a 68.77% membership. Well above the 65% goal for November, but we can do better. Please look at the list and assist any post with membership at 65% or lower. Congratulations to Post 293 Purcellville for winning the 2025 membership award in their membership category.

Good Afternoon all, We are moving downward in our membership renewals. We are doing ok at 66.88 percent, but we should be knocking out of the ballpark with renewals. Please remind your membership that now is the time to renew and not at the end of December.